Change Partners
Antônio Carlos Jobim & Frank Sinatra Lyrics
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With the same fortunate man?
You have danced with him since the music began
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close
With your lips touching his face?
Can't you see
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Ask him to sit this one out and while you're alone
I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms ever since heaven-knows-when
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
The lyrics of "Change Partners" paint a picture of longing and a plea for a chance with someone who is already dancing with another person. The singer expresses their desire for the person they are addressing to "change partners" and dance with them instead. The repeated questioning of why they must continue to dance with the same person implies a sense of frustration and yearning. The singer wants to take the place of the current dance partner and be close to the person they desire, emphasizing their longing to be in their position.
The song suggests that the person being addressed is in a close, intimate dance with their current partner, with their lips touching their partner's face. The singer makes it clear that they want to be in the place of the current partner, indicating that they feel a deep connection and desire to be physically close to the person they're singing to. The mention of asking the current partner to sit out and the singer's intention to communicate their absence to him through the waiter demonstrates their determination to pursue this opportunity and be with the person they desire.
Overall, "Change Partners" explores themes of unrequited love, longing, and the desire for a chance with someone who is already in a relationship. The singer sings with a sense of yearning, hoping that the person they are addressing will change partners and choose to dance with them instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Must you dance every dance
Do you have to dance every dance
With the same fortunate man?
With the guy who is always lucky?
You have danced with him since the music began
You've been dancing with him since the start of the music
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Why don't you switch partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close
Do you have to dance so intimately
With your lips touching his face?
With your lips pressed against his face?
Can't you see
Don't you realize
I'm longing to be in his place?
I'm yearning to take his position
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Why don't you switch partners and dance with me?
Ask him to sit this one out and while you're alone
Request him to skip this dance while you're by yourself
I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone
I'll instruct the waiter to inform him that he's needed on the phone
You've been locked in his arms ever since heaven-knows-when
You've been embracing each other since an uncertain time
Won't you change partners and then
Why don't you switch partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
You might never desire to change partners again
Won't you change partners and then
Why don't you switch partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
You might never desire to change partners again
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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Must you dance every dance with the same fortunate man?
You have danced with him since the music began
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Must you dance quite so close with your lips touching his face?
Can't you see, I'm longing to be in his place?
Won't you change partners and dance with me?
Ask him to sit this one out, while you're alone
I'll tell the waiter to tell him he's wanted on the telephone
You've been locked in his arms ever since heaven-knows-when
Won't you change partners and then
You may never want to change partners again
Has de bailar cada baile con el mismo hombre afortunado
Has bailado con él desde que empezó la música
No harías un cambio de parejas y bailarías conmigo
Has de bailar tan cerca, con tus labios tocando su cara
¿No puedes ver que anhelo estar en su lugar?
No harías un cambio de parejas y bailarías conmigo
Dile que te excuse un momento, y mientras te quedas asolas
Le diré al camarero que le diga que le requieren al teléfono
Has estado atrapada
@breakingcycles741
I think I've played this song 100 times in a row at some point. Frank's voice mixed with that Bossa nova rhythm is just heaven to the ears.
@williamhay812
It really is
@tiffsaver
I only recently discovered this song, and you're right, I just can't stop listening to it.
@sparkyperson
Frank Sinatra at his very best. Jobim, in a supporting role, complements him perfectly. Their album together is flawless in every detail. Two men at the peak of their talent, singing in a setting requiring no other staging or distractions.
@shariallison5579
absolutely except Jobim is as good actually better than Frank in my opinion as he wrote most of his songs
@braianlemos
@@shariallison5579 Além de ser maestro, pianista, e arranjador.
@Cruz_ignatius
He was better when he was with Tommy Dorsey
@sparkyperson
@@Cruz_ignatius Different people have different opinions, and it's okay to respect all of them.
@Marcos_1983
wf you are a ignorant fool, it was frank that requested Jobim to play with him.
@PeterStrachanMusic
What a song.. What a guitarist.. What a singer..